Powder to Increase Milk Supply

Tradition:

Western

Source / Author:

Dispensatorium Pharmaceuticum Universale, 1764

Herb Name	Latin	Amount *
Turnip seed	Brassica rapa	2 drams ea.
Parsnip seed	Pastinaca sativa	1 dram ea.
Radish seed	Raphanus sativa	1⁄2 oz.
Aniseed	Pimpinella anisum	3 drams
Fennel seed	Foeniculum vulgare	1 oz.
Celery seed	Apium graveolens
Dill seed	Anethum graveolens
Rue seed	Ruta graveolens
White Chickpea flour	Cicer arietinum
Cinnamon	Cinnamonum zeylanicum
White Mustard seed	Sinapis alba
Crystal	Crystallum
Rock Salt	Sal Gem
White Sugar	Saccharum

Preparation:

Powder the herbs, then mix well with sugar

Function:

Increase Breast Milk

Use:

Poor Milk Supply. Useful to initiate and enhance Milk production following Labor.

Dose:

2 drams with Honey

Cautions:

None noted

Modifications:

Since Ancient times, rock crystal had a reputation for increasing breast Milk, and this persisted well into the 18th century. The formula can still be used successfully without Crystal. If Crystal were to be used, it must be levigated extremely finely.

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